Social Etiquette

Social etiquette refers to the rules that those in society are expected to conform to. Social etiquette is a dynamic process and what is considered appropriate can and does change over time. Social etiquette is heavily influenced by cultural norms. What is considered proper etiquette in the United States may be extremely rude in another … Keep Reading → country. Even within the United States the rules of etiquette will vary by location. What is considered “normal” behavior in New York City may be shocking and rude to someone from a small town in the Midwest. The variable differences between locations are particularly important for anyone who travels either for business or pleasure. It is very common in business situations for people from very different cultures to interact. In most Western countries it is considered polite to make strong eye contact; this same behavior in other parts of the world is considered rude. It is considered part of proper etiquette to make the effort to learn about the local customs when you travel.

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